Overview
- Location
- Freeport, Illinois
- Source-listed pay
- $420,000 – $520,000
- Practice
- Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers · Hospital and specialty care centers
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Mercyhealth in Freeport, IL is seeking a full-time Pulmonologist with salary range $420,000-$520,000 plus retention bonus and student loan repayment, using EPIC EMR, and offering a comprehensive benefits package including retirement matching and relocation assistance.
What the posting highlights
- Patient population: General population with multiple specialty services
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $420,000 – $520,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team Compensation and Benefits: Salary: $420,000 - $520,000 Retention bonus! Student Loan Repayment CME, licensure, membership, and medical associatio
- Observed
- 3 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Salary range $420,000 - $520,000 with retention bonus and student loan repayment
- Bonus / incentives
- Retention bonus
Benefits named in the posting
- CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed
- Malpractice and tail insurance provided
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision
- Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
Employer
Mercyhealth
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers
- Facility type
- Hospital and specialty care centers
- Beds
- 7
- Patient population
- General population with multiple specialty services
- EHR
- EPIC
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $420,000–$520,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 85%
Full description
Mercyhealth has an exciting full-time Pulmonologist opportunity to join our excellent team in Freeport, Illinois . Opportunity EPIC EMR Vast multi-specialty referral sources 501c3 non-for-profit Qualifications Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in relevant field MD/DO board certified/board eligible Skilled at providing exceptional care The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team Compensation and Benefits Salary: $420,000 - $520,000 Retention bonus! Student Loan Repayment CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed Malpractice and tail insurance provided Relocation assistance Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, etc Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program Short- and long-term disability Paid parental and caregiver leave Strategic partnership with physician liaison About Mercyhealth Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 100+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Over 950+ partnered providers and 8,250+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care. With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more! About the Community Freeport, Illinois offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm, history, and outdoor recreation. It is a welcoming and family-friendly community, providing an excellent quality of life with a relaxed pace and strong sense of community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, parks, and a safe environment ideal for families. The area is rich in history, known for its role in national events and preserved through local museums and historical sites. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby state parks offering hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Conveniently located, the region provides easy access to larger metropolitan areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Rockford, allowing residents to enjoy both small-town living and big-city amenities. Cost of Living: Lower than the national average. Housing is notably affordable, making the community attractive for both homeowners and renters. Known For: Nicknamed "Pretzel City, USA" for its German roots and pretzel-making tradition. History: Site of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, a defining moment in American political history. Founded on the idea of offering "free port" services to travelers Learn More Greater Freeport Partnership Freeport Park District Krape Park Stephenson County Fair Winny Elizabeth Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP Provider Recruiter Provider Recruitment & Retention Mercyhealth System - Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin Office: (815) 971-7492 Cell: (779) 208-5752 wsadana@mhemail.org